The annual CPAC commenced in the shadow of Russian forces invading Ukraine the night before, underscoring foreign policy differences on the Right.
Some leaders hope that the normally lively annual gathering of conservatives in the wake of the invasion can mend the divides between interventionist and noninterventionist factions.
In the days leading up to the invasion, some Republicans were pushing President Joe Biden to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and agreeing with his decision to send more troops to nearby European countries. But others in the conservative sphere criticized the move to add troops and longtime push to expand NATO. Fox News host Tucker Carlson questioned why the public should “hate” Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“What we have to do as freedom-loving people everywhere is understand we need a strong economy, we need strong technology, we certainly need strong armed forces, and we certainly need a strong national will,” McFarland said. One thing Republicans could agree on was that Biden put the United States in a weak position in relation to Russia.
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